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Benjamin Cretois 💹
I am a PhD Candidate specialising in Data Analysis. My research focus on finding statistical and computationally efficient solutions to make the best use of data collected by citizens (Citizen Science data). For this, I extensively use bayesian and machine learning tools.
Education
PhD. Candidate, spatial data analysis
Norwegian University of Science & Technology
Trondheim, Norway
Current - 2018
- Finding statistical methods to improve the use of Citizen Science data
- Heavy use of spatial statistics and machine learning
- Teaching assistant in Quantitative methods and GIS courses
B.Sc & M.Sc. in Ecology & Evolution
Université de Rennes I
Rennes, France
2018 - 2016
- Thesis: “The revival of wolves and other large carnivores and their impact on the livelihood of rural communities”
- Basic of database management (Microsoft Access and SQL)
Experience
Research Assistant
Norwegian Institute for Nature Research
Trondheim, Norway
2018
- Analyzing and summarizing data from European countries
Selected Writing
Point pattern analysis in R
benjamincretois.netlify.app
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2020
- Tutorial on fitting point process model with different softwares - primarily for Stan & R users.
Accounting for spatial varying sampling effort due to accessibility in Citizen Science data: A case study of moose in Norway.
Spatial Statistics
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2020
- Sicacha-Parada, J., Steinsland, I., Cretois, B., & Borgelt, J.
Research for AGRI Committee-The Revival of Wolves and Other Large Predators and Its Impact on Farmers and Their Livelihood in Rural Regions of Europe
Report for the European Parliament
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2018
- Linnell, J. D., & Cretois, B.